# 48 C.F.R. § 219.705-4 (2026): Reviewing the subcontracting plan

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P219_S219_705_4

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 219.705-4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Reviewing the subcontracting plan
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 2: DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE / Part 219: SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS / Subpart 219.7: Subpart 219.7—The Small Business Subcontracting Program / § 219.705-4: Reviewing the subcontracting plan.

## Text

(d)(i) Challenge any subcontracting plan that does not contain positive goals. A small disadvantaged business goal of less than five percent must be approved one level above the contracting officer.
(ii) The contracting officer may use the checklist at PGI 219.705-4 when reviewing subcontracting plans in accordance with FAR 19.705-4.
[82 FR 61480, Dec. 28, 2017]

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 219.702-70 (2026) Statutory requirements for the Test Program for Negotiation of Comprehensive Small Business Subcontracting Plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P219_S219_702_70.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 219.703 (2026) Eligibility requirements for participating in the program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P219_S219_703.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 219.704 (2026) Subcontracting plan requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P219_S219_704.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 219.705-4 (2026) Reviewing the subcontracting plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P219_S219_705_4.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 219.705-6 (2026) Postaward responsibilities of the contracting officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P219_S219_705_6.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 219.706 (2026) Responsibilities of the cognizant administrative contracting officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P219_S219_706.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 219.708 (2026) Contract clauses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P219_S219_708.md)

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